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Bravo Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Caffarra. I am sure that these brave cardinals will find much support from others. Cardinal Casper's proposal is destined to wither and crumble. I would be shocked if it gains traction.

There already exists a process to reconcile those in unrecognized relationships. Catholics in such situations (unrecognized relationships) should familiarize themselves with it. Those that TRULY desire recognition will be open to an honest resolution and will seek discernment and come to know and embrace the outcome; those that don't will continue with whatever they have made.

Comments coming out of the Consistory on the 22nd February that
discussed the Family and said subject:

Cardinal Walter Brandmuller-" Neither human nature nor the
Commandments nor the Gospel have an expiry date" Courage is needed to
enunciate the truth even against current customs. Whoever speaks on
behalf of the Church must possess courage if he does not want his
vocation to be a failure. The desire to obtain approval and applause is a
temptation which is always present in the transmission of religious
teaching."

Cardinal Ruini- "It would be a fatal mistake to follow the
pastoral approach without referring to doctrine."